<ѻý>Year in Review: Type 2 Diabetesѻý> New approvals, guidance on GLP-1s before surgery, and access issues led the news in 2023 Nov 01, 2023
<ѻý>Excessive Weight Gain in Pregnancy Tied to Earlier Deathѻý> 50 years of data offer insight into cardiovascular, diabetes, and all-cause mortality Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>Gestational Diabetes Exposure in Utero Linked to Brain Changes in Kidsѻý> These changes may contribute to an increased risk of obesity in kids, researcher says Oct 18, 2023
<ѻý>Obesity Medication Type, Insurance Carrier Linked to Treatment Persistenceѻý> Amount of weight lost by 6 months also played a role, according to a retrospective cohort study Oct 18, 2023
<ѻý>Virtual Obesity Treatment Program Led to Substantial Weight Loss in Real-World Studyѻý> At 12 months, there was an average weight loss of 16.2%, with results sustained up to 24 months Oct 17, 2023
<ѻý>Certain Factors Predict Weight Regain After Big Lossesѻý> But even "regainers" still kept off most of the weight Oct 17, 2023
<ѻý>Regaining Weight After Bariatric Surgery Did Not Lead to Excess Mortalityѻý> Weight regainers had a similar incidence of mortality as weight-loss maintainers Oct 17, 2023
<ѻý>Semaglutide's Weight-Loss Benefit Also Seen in Patients on Antidepressantsѻý> Those on antidepressants lost an average 11% to 19% of body weight across the four STEP trials Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Tirzepatide Has Huge Impact on Weight, Even After Loss From Lifestyle Changeѻý> Trial participants lost over a fifth of their body weight atop diet, exercise-induced losses Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Mental Health Warning Signs in Latinx Kids Tied to Cardiometabolic Risksѻý> Signs of depression, anxiety in middle school linked with troubles by high school Oct 16, 2023
<ѻý>Surprising Link Between Weight Gain and RA Activityѻý> Hint: it's not the worsening you probably expected Oct 09, 2023
<ѻý>Are Obesity Drugs for Adolescents Cost-Effective?ѻý> Despite the effectiveness of these medications, costs are a major barrier Sep 30, 2023
<ѻý>MedPod Today: Big Medical Bill; GLP-1 Agonist Plateau; Grateful Patient Fundraisingѻý> ѻý reporters offer further insights on these recently covered topics Sep 29, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>FDA Adds Intestinal Blockage Reports to Ozempic Labelingѻý> Joins other approved GLP-1 receptor agonists in noting the potential adverse reaction Sep 28, 2023
<ѻý>The GLP-1 Agonist Plateau No One's Talking Aboutѻý> Weight stabilization is no surprise to specialists, but for patients it's more complicated Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Over One-Third of Adults in 22 States Have Obesity, CDC Saysѻý> No states hit this threshold a decade ago Sep 22, 2023
<ѻý>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enoughѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity Sep 16, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Blood Cancer Risk in Womenѻý> Consider surgery for primary prevention in people with obesity, researchers suggest Sep 15, 2023
<ѻý>'Big Win' for Anti-Obesity Medication in Heart Failureѻý> Semaglutide led to meaningful reductions in symptoms, weight in patients with obesity and HFpEF Aug 29, 2023 video
<ѻý>Clinically Significant Weight Loss Uncommon for Most Overweight Adultsѻý> Only one in 10 with overweight or obesity achieve 5% or greater weight loss each year Aug 07, 2023
<ѻý>Unexplained Heart Enlargement May Be Causing Sudden Deaths in Obesityѻý> Increased ventricular mass without the usual etiologies of heart disease was noted Jul 28, 2023
<ѻý>Trial Supports GLP-1 After Underwhelming Metabolic Surgeryѻý> Helped more patients achieve clinically significant weight loss Jul 27, 2023
<ѻý>Gastric Bypass Surgery Tied to Higher Risk of Substance Use Disorderѻý> Prior findings from same cohort showed link between alcohol use disorder and bariatric surgery Jul 21, 2023
<ѻý>'Overweight' BMI Not Tied to Higher Risk of Death, U.S. Data Suggestѻý> Though clear link seen for BMIs of 30 and above Jul 07, 2023
<ѻý>Medical Spending Higher for Kids Outside Healthy Weight Limitsѻý> Expenditures tied to underweight and obesity totaled $1 billion and $2.4 billion in 2018 Jul 03, 2023
<ѻý>ASA: Hold GLP-1 Agonists Before Elective Surgeryѻý> Or else run the risk of aspirating under anesthesia due to delayed gastric emptying Jun 30, 2023
<ѻý>Yet Another Injectable Combo Achieves Near 15% Weight Loss in Trialѻý> But GI side effects higher than other comparable anti-obesity agents Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>BMI Alone Falling Out of Favor as a Way to Assess Healthy Weightѻý> Tool is still useful, but should be used in concert with other measures, experts suggest Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>When Wegovy Doesn't Work for Weight Lossѻý> Some people just don't respond; others have such severe side effects they need to stop Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Semaglutide Plus Cagrilintide Reduced Blood Sugar, Weight in T2Dѻý> Once-weekly CagriSema reduced body weight more than either agent alone Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Semaglutide Pill Just as Effective as Wegovy for Weight Lossѻý> Another study showed two high doses were better at reducing HbA1c vs a 14-mg dose Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Triple Agonist Nabs Biggest Weight Loss Yet in Obesity Trialѻý> Plus, two other studies on retatrutide show benefit in type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>Near 15% Weight Loss With Novel Oral GLP-1 RA in Phase II Obesity Trialѻý> Daily orforglipron also lowered HbA1c in type 2 diabetes Jun 24, 2023
<ѻý>ENDO 2023 Roundup: More Imcivree Data; Statement on Aging; Novel Hypoparathyroid Txѻý> Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>Breast Cancer Drugs May Weaken Effects of Weight-Loss Drugsѻý> Survivors on aromatase inhibitors lost significantly less weight Jun 18, 2023
<ѻý>Clinicians: Pay Attention to Body Image Concerns in Patients With PCOSѻý> The first step is "acknowledging it, supporting, and listening," researcher says Jun 18, 2023
<ѻý>BMI vs Body Fat Percentage: Measures Conflict When Classifying Obesityѻý> Clinicians should not rely solely on BMI for measuring obesity, researcher says Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Leptin Reversed Severe Genetic Obesity in Two Patientsѻý> Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>Better Weight Outcomes for Kids With Family-Based Approach in Primary Careѻý> Program worked better than usual care, but was less effective than expected Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Could Semaglutide Help Curb Addictive Behaviors?ѻý> Many unanswered questions should elicit attention and caution, experts say Jun 02, 2023